The Electric Slide lyrics are derived from Bunny Wailer’s Electric Boogie which he composed in the 70s, and later got famous by Marcia Griffiths in 1983, with a remix peaking in popularity in the early 1990s. Although it began life as a reggae composition, the song became a cultural phenomenon for its ability to make people dance and its catchy phrases such as the universally loved line dance the Electric Slide.
The lyrics are simple and upbeat, filled with phrases that invite the listener to get up and dance like “It’s electric! Boogie woogie, woogie!” While there is no complex storyline, there is movement, energy, and rhythm which makes this song a must play during marriages, parties and celebrations.
Because of its infectious hook and dance within nature, the Electric Slide lyrics have transcended generations.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Electric Boogie |
| Popular Dance Name | The Electric Slide |
| Lyricist | Bunny Wailer (Neville Livingston) |
| Popular Performer | Marcia Griffiths |
| Original Release Year | Late 1970s (written), 1983 (popular version) |
| Genre | Reggae / Dance |
| Notable Lyrics | “It’s electric! Boogie woogie, woogie!” |
| Theme | Dance, joy, movement, energy |
| Cultural Impact | Iconic line dance song at parties and social gatherings |
| Language | English |
Electric Slide Lyrics
It’s Electric!
You can’t see it
It’s electric!
You gotta feel it
It’s electric!
Ooh, it’s shakin’
It’s electric!
Jiggle-a-mesa-cara
She’s a pumpin’ like a matic
She’s a movin’ like electric
She sure got the boogie
You gotta know it
It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie!
Now you can’t hold it
It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie!
But you know it’s there,
Yeah here there everywhere
I’ve got to move,
I’m going on a party ride
I’ve got to groove, groove, groove,
And from this music I just can’t hide.
Are you comin’ with me?
Come let me take you on a party ride
And I’ll teach you, teach you, teach you
I’ll teach you the electric slide
Some say it’s mystic
It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie
You can’t resist it
It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie
You can’t do without it
It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie
Jiggle-a-mesa-cara she’s
a pumpin’ like a matic
She’s movin’ like electric
She sure got the boogie
Don’t wanna lose it
It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie
But you can’t choose it
It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie
But you know it’s there,
Yeah here there everywhere
I’ve got to move,
Come let me take you on a party ride
And I’ll teach you, teach you, teach you
I’ll teach you the electric slide
Some say it’s mystic
It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie
You can’t resist it
It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie
You can’t do without it
It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie
Jiggle-a-mesa-cara she’s
a pumpin’ like a matic
She’s movin’ like electric
She sure got the boogie
Don’t wanna lose it
It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie
But you can’t choose it
It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie
But you know it’s there,
Yeah here there everywhere
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